More than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Yet average wait times for a dementia diagnosis range from 12 months to nearly four years.

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...

A flavanol-rich diet may help older adults avoid age-related memory loss, new research shows. Flavanols are a type of flavonoid and are important for reducing inflammation. Nutrition experts explain ...

Memory and cognitive function tend to decline as people age. According to a recent paper, lifestyle choices can help slow that decline. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and an active social life can ...

From staying active to a healthy diet, there are many ways to boost your brain as you get older. “What we’ve learned in the past 10 years is how much lifestyle interventions can really prevent or ...

For decades, brain health and heart health were seen as separate medical concerns. However, emerging research suggests they may be far more connected than once believed. Scientists have uncovered a ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint — here’s what experts say about what may help. Ask Well Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint — here’s what experts say about what may help. Credit...Eric ...

Some mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But when does this occasional absentmindedness become something we should be concerned about? And are there measures we can take to minimize or even ...

As a primary care physician, I often have older patients come to me worried about dementia. They tell me they've been forgetting names or where they put their keys, and they're concerned that such ...